Trainee Solicitor Programme
Trainee Solicitor Programme at Spire Solicitors
Are you ready to embark on an exciting legal career?
Spire Solicitors, one of Norfolk’s leading law firms, is seeking motivated and ambitious individuals to join our Trainee Solicitor Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience and develop your skills in a supportive and professional environment.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Training Programme: Gain experience across four seats in our seven offices, providing exposure to various legal disciplines.
Mentorship and Supervision: Work under the guidance of a qualified solicitor to deliver high-quality legal services.
Client-Focused Experience: Develop your legal skills by managing client work, maintaining excellent client care, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
Professional Growth: Engage in business development activities, attend training sessions, and contribute to the firm’s success.
Key Responsibilities
- Case and Transaction Management: Progress cases efficiently, manage files, and ensure timely resolutions.
- Advocacy and Dispute Resolution: Represent clients effectively in disputes and ensure secure settlements.
- Drafting and Legal Research: Prepare clear, precise documents and conduct thorough legal research.
- Interviewing and Advising: Build strong client relationships, address concerns, and recommend solutions.
- Team Collaboration: Attend departmental meetings and contribute to business development initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
- Law Degree or a degree in professional services.
- LPC or SQE1 being studied and due for completion in 2025 or already completed.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A good level of IT proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office or similar).
Attributes:
- Professionalism.
- Attention to detail.
- A proactive approach to client care and teamwork.
- Flexibility.
- Willingness to attend events or training outside of standard working hours.
Why Choose Spire Solicitors?
- Reputation: Be part of a respected firm known for its client-first approach.
- Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal development.
- Career Progression: Lay the foundation for a successful career in law.
- Personalised Training Contract: Depending on your experience & interests and where we can, we will plan your training seats in the areas of law that you wish to qualify into.
If you’re ready to take the next step towards becoming a solicitor, we’d love to hear from you!
Application Details
Application Deadline: 31st January 2025
Potential start dates of September 2025, January 2026 and March 2026 (subject to change).
Please apply with an up to date CV and a short covering letter detailing what attracts you to a career in law and what your aspirations are.
- Department
- Training Contract
- Locations
- Norwich, Wymondham, Diss, Dereham, Aylsham, Attleborough
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Our Perks & Benefits
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25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 25 days paid vacation plus when the office closes for a few days at Christmas, these are paid days off and do not affect your holiday entitlements
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Flexible working hours and hybrid working
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible working hours and many of our team, share their time between our offices and home.
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Career development
A comprehensive development guide for careers at Spire for our lawyers. From Legal Admin through to Salaried Partner and progression plans for all our other professions.
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Healthcare cash back scheme
Cash back on your medical, dental and therapy treatments.
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Parental pay & leave
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Regular social & team events
We host regular social events run by the Firm and by our social committee.
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Company pension
An enhanced contributory pension scheme on a salary sacrifice basis.
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Life Assurance (Death in Service) benefit
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Holiday days purchase dscheme
Options to buy additional annual leave for special events!
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Electric car scheme with Octopus EV
Salary sacrifice electric care leasing scheme with leading provide Octopus EV.
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Self-care days
Two days every year for our employees to use for self-care and their wellbeing.
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Christmas close down days
The days when we close the offices over Christmas are given as paid time off rather than coming from our employee's annual leave.
Our Team
Our team is located across all seven of our offices and we come together to celebrate our successes. We are dedicated to nurturing talent in a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment. Personal & career development is always a priority for our team at Spire.
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